Creator of the Mindful Effective Learning (MEL) and Mindful Effective Teaching (MET) method and training. See the official website: www.mel-met.com

Since 2016: facilitator of MEL training at the University of Naples Federico II www.corsomelunina.it

See: Corti, L.; Gelati, C. Mindfulness and Coaching to Improve Learning Abilities in University Students: A Pilot Study. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 1935. doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17061935

Education

1989: Master’s Degree with Honours in Electronic Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II (5-years degree). Thesis: “Generation of High Intensity Fields in a Cold Plasma” (in Italian)

1992: PhD in Electrical Engineering. Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II. Thesis: “Mathematical Models for Ionic Langmuir Probe” (in Italian)

2017: Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Psychology at the Uiversity of Milan Bicocca (3-years degree). Thesis: “Self-regulation and university students: a research-intervention” (in Italian)

Educational management

From 2002 to 2008: Project Manager and AD at the Eubeo University Consortium.

2008: Coordinator of the Master’s Degree in Aeronautics Technologies. Department of Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II

2007: Coordinator of the Master’s Degree in Automotive Engineering. Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II

Science

Since 1994: Researcher Associates at the University of Naples Federico II. Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, University of Naples Federico II.

Main research topics: complex networks, chaotic oscillators, transmission lines, nonlinear dynamics, circuit theory.

See publications

Teaching

Since 1992: teaching Electrical Engineering and Plasma Physics at the University of Naples Federico II. www.elettrotecnicagestionali.it/

Learning

2015: Certificate in “Learning How to Learn” held by prof. Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski, course MOOC – Coursera of the University of San Diego

2017: Certificate in “Leader of Learning” held by prof. Richard Elmore, Harvard University’s MOOC – HarvardX course in 2017.

2017: Bachelor’s thesis in Communication Psychology “Self-regulation and university students: a research-intervention“.

Coaching

2015: Professional Coach certificate (ACTP course for ICF) at the Future Coaching Academy (Italy / Austria).

2015: ACC (Accredited Professional Coach) at the International Coach Federation (ICF).

Mindfulness

2015: diploma degree in MCE (Mindful and Compassion Experience) at the Mindful Project Center in Milan.

2016: diploma degree in “The mindfulness approach to conducting groups” at the Mindful Project Center in Milan.

2016: diploma degree in MCM (Mindfulness and Compassion Master) at the Mindful Project Center in Milan.

Meditation practice

Since 2011 meditation practitioner according to the Theravāda tradition of the Forest Monks (Santacittarama Monastery). Annual retreats at Vipassana meditation centers.